Power of Attorney
Power of attorney is a document authorizing someone else the power to act
in your behalf for a specified period of time or for a specific task. If
you are a parent and are going to be away for a period of time, you can
give someone power of attorney regarding the care and decision making regarding
your children. A power of attorney may also be given to a business manager
or agent to handle your financial and business dealings. A power of attorney
arrangements are usually established for a temporary period of time.
Another type of power of attorney is called a patient advocate form.
A patient advocate form allows you to select an individual to make medical
decisions for you if needed in the future. To receive a do-it-yourself
legal form for selecting a patient advocate, send your request with two
dollars to Patient Advocate, P.O. Box 950, East Lansing, Michigan 48826.
2/99
Additional resources on this topic
"Acting For Adults Who Become Disabled"
This pamphlet was prepared by the Probate and Estate Planning Section
of the State Bar of Michigan. This material contains various ways that
the affairs of disabled adults can be handled, including having the probate
court appoint a guardian and conservator. 1993
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